A dramatic offseason and start to the 2026-27 season for Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings might be a step toward ending.
After Larkin requested a trade over the summer and was stripped of his captaincy, he had a short list of preferred locations that has reportedly since been expanded (see below). And now? On Thursday, there are reports that Larkin won't play against the Chicago Blackhawks as trade talk continues to swirl, and there's an additional report that he could sit out until this is resolved.
Where is he heading? How soon could it happen? That's what we don't know at the moment.
This is the current situation:
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 29, 2026
Larkin will not play until a trade occurs. The Red Wings are expected to release a statement. https://t.co/vx7TE2FQBz
Clearly
CAA and Larkin feel like there are trades with teams on his 10 team list that have been close and could have been finalized. Hence, they apply pressure. Detroit doesn’t appear interested in a futures driven return and can’t make a bad trade. The Wings need a decent…
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 29, 2026
What teams are on the Dylan Larkin trade list?
Per multiple reports, it's 10 teams:
- Florida Panthers
- Vegas Golden Knights
- Minnesota Wild
- New Jersey Devils
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Colorado Avalanche
- Dallas Stars
- Utah Mammoth
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Washington Capitals
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Dylan Larkin trade rumors heat up: Does latest update mean a deal's coming?
